Conjugation of "Ring" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

Q: What is the past participle of "ring"?

The past participle of "ring" is "rung". Use it after have/has/had: "I have rung".

Q: Is "ring" regular or irregular?

"Ring" is an irregular English verb. Pattern: irregular: ring-rang-rung (vowel/ending change).

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All 12 Tenses of "Ring"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "ring" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I ring`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I rang`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will ring`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am ringing`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was ringing`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be ringing`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have rung`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had rung`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have rung`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been ringing`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been ringing`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been ringing`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Ring" — Rang

The past simple of "ring" is "rang". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "ring" is irregular, "rang" is not formed by adding -ed — you have to memorize this form. See our simple past tense guide for a deeper explanation of the simple past.

Past Participle of "Ring" — Rung

The past participle of "ring" is "rung". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have rung"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was rung"). Because "ring" is irregular, "rung" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.

Is "Ring" Regular or Irregular?

"Ring" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "ring", past simple "rang", and past participle "rung". The 3rd-person singular present is "rings" and the present participle/gerund is "ringing". Conjugation pattern: irregular: ring-rang-rung (vowel/ending change).

Conjugation pattern: irregular: ring-rang-rung (vowel/ending change)

Common Mistakes with "Ring"

Wrong: She ring often.
Correct: She rings often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Conjugation Tables for "Ring"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not ring · He does not ring
Simple past: I did not ring · She did not ring
Present perfect: I have not rung · He has not rung

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you ring? · Does he ring?
Simple past: Did you ring?
Present perfect: Have you rung?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is rung
Simple past passive: It was rung
Present perfect passive: It has been rung

Frequently Asked Questions About "Ring"

Is "ring" regular or irregular?: "ring" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "rang" and past participle is "rung". You must memorize these forms.
What is the past tense of "ring"?: The simple past of "ring" is "rang".
What's the difference between the past simple and past participle of "ring"?: The past simple is "rang" and the past participle is "rung". Use past simple for completed past actions ("I rang yesterday"). Use past participle with have/has ("I have rung").